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Is Poor Executive Function Getting Your Child in Trouble?
The bell rings. Eleven-year-old Kasey explodes from her desk and races out the door, knocking into a few desks, trampling a few toes, and elbowing several classmates out of the way. She is SO ready for recess and trots off to grab a ball before anyone else does. Kasey has no idea that there is…
Read More I Want My Happy Child Back!
I HATE shrimp – especially the tiny ones used to make shrimp cocktail. I hate how they look, how they smell, how they feel in my mouth, and how they taste. I have a visceral reaction to shrimp, and needless-to-say, as an adult, I NEVER eat them. At our Parent Information Night last week, a…
Read More 7 Myths and the Truth About Learning Challenges
Myth #1: People with learning challenges just aren’t that smart. Truth: By definition, students with learning disabilities have average to above average intelligence. This is why it is so frustrating and confusing for all involved when otherwise typical students struggle in school Myth #2: Students who struggle in school are just lazy. Truth: After multiple…
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